MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto met with the members the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) to further strengthen policies and strategic responses to counter terrorism and other emerging threats in the country. Recto, who heads the ATC, convened the council following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to reinforce peace and order nationwide. "During the meeting, the Executive Secretary directed all concerned agencies to deliver concrete, coordinated actions grounded in vigilance, unity, and compassion for the nation’s welfare," the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) said in a statement. Recto also underscored the importance of implementing measures anchored in the rule of law, guided by sound intelligence, and driven by shared duty to protect the Filipino people.